History of Worksop (Classic Reprint)

Edwin Eddison

ISBN 10: 0282404805 ISBN 13: 9780282404802

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

Language: English

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Print on Demand. This book studies the history of Worksop, a market town in Nottinghamshire, from its earliest foundation to the modern day. The author explores Worksop's origins in prehistoric settlements and Anglo-Saxon villages and its growth under Norman rule. Significant landmarks and events are explored in detail, including the establishment of the Augustinian Priory in the twelfth century and the role of local magnates such as the Lovetots and Talbots. Drawing on primary source material and local records, the author explores themes of medieval lordship, ecclesiastical life, and the social and economic development of the town. This book will fascinate local historians and anyone interested in the rich heritage of the English Midlands. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

History of Worksop (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2022

Language

English

ISBN 10

0282404805

ISBN 13

9780282404802

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Medieval UK and Ireland History

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Beneath the sweeping legend of Sherwood Forest lies a detailed local history of Worksop and its surrounding places.

This volume blends historical sketches, place descriptions, and cultural stories to illuminate a central Nottinghamshire town and its woodland neighborhood.

From its market town beginnings to grand halls, halls, and abbeys, the book maps how landscapes, estates, and families shaped a region long before modern railways. It weaves together topography, parish boundaries, and notable sites like Thoresby Park, Clumber, and other historic houses, alongside the evolving town economy and notable architecture.
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A geography of Worksop: location, borders, soil, and the railway line that ties the town to larger cities
Portraits of major estates and their families, including the Pierrepont lineage and connections to local landmarks
Summaries of significant local sites, from abbeys and churches to cloisters and public buildings
Historical context about the forest, the people who lived there, and legends tied to the area

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and readers curious about how a Midlands town grew through centuries of change.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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